After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Malad, North Fremont was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Ririe Bulldogs. The Huskies have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bulldogs, too.
Peyton Lenz
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Peyton Lenz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Oakley Hathaway and Grace Heiner did most of the damage at the plate: Hathaway went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double, while Heiner went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI Heiner has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Catie Pickard, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: North Fremont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
North Fremont pushed their record up to 7-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Ririe, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Fremont will welcome Salmon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ririe, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Soda Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season.
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